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Travellers Essentials
Visa
Countries whose nationals do not require a visa include:
All European Union countries.
Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Canada, Comoros, Denmark,
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, Gambia, Greece,
Grenada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya,
Korea Republic, Kuwait, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi,
Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand,
Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent
& The Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,
Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden,
Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, UK (being
a citizen of the United Kingdom & Colonies), United Arab
Emirates, USA, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Countries whose nationals do require a visa include: Those
country’s that were not mentioned above.
Credit Cards
Visa, Mastercard, Access, American Express are accepted in
good hotels, restaurants and also in some stores in the
Health and regulations
Compulsory immunizations is a must before entering any country
in Africa, among them are stated as below :
Yellow Fever
That is an infection caused by a virus carried by monkeys,
transmitted through mosquito’s who carry the virus from
the monkey to the human. The symptoms a re a short, mild fever
often leading to jaundice, failure of the liver and kidneys
and eventually death. The vaccine is effective. The vaccination
is valid for 10 years and is usually only available in specialist
clinics or hospitals valid Yellow Fever inoculation certificate
is required if arriving from or via an infected area having
passed through that area by any other means than a scheduled
flight.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A, also called ‘infectious hepatitis’ is
basically an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus A.
The virus is picked up from contaminated food and water. The
symptoms are a slight febrile disorder, loss of appetite and
jaundice. Almost everyone recovers within about 2 months.
Precautions include immunization and avoiding salads, unpeeled
fruit, sharing crockery and cutlery.
Malaria
Malaria is a danger in the lowland areas of Northern and Eastern
Transvaal and parts of Eastern Natal reaching down to the
Tugela River.
Polio
Polio or Poliomyelitis is an infection caused by a virus.
It affects the motor neuron cells in the spinal cord mainly.
The symptoms are fever and headache, weakness in a group of
muscles, then widespread paralysis. Sometimes there is respiratory
paralysis and rapid death. There is an effective vaccine taken
by mouth.
Tetanus
Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) is a disease caused
by infection with ‘clostridium tetani’ which is present
in soil and in the intestines of humans and animals. Infection
can enter the body via cuts after which bacteria produce a
toxin affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord.
Convulsions and muscle spasms follow this. The vaccine is
effective and an antitoxin and penicillin.
can also treat the disease.
Typhoid
Typhoid or ‘enteric fever’ is caused by infection
with ‘salmonella typhi’. The infection is passed from
infected water, milk or food or by people preparing food or
drinks. Symptoms are a rapidly fluctuating temperature, drowsiness,
diarrhea, abdominal rash, delirium and coma. Immunization
is effective. The disease is treatable with antibiotics.
Food Precautions
Avoid – unpealed fruit, badly cooked meat, ice–cubes,
untreated milk, ice cream if made from untreated milk.
Take – Extra salt if in hot climates.
Drink Precautions:
Purify water or make sure it is clean. If you are not sure
avoid it. Bottled water, soft drinks (sodas) and beer
are usually widely available.
When to Go
The best time to visit Uganda is late December to late February,
as the weather at this time of year is generally dry (though
hot). A close second is the mid-June to mid-August period.
Don't even think about trekking outside of these dry months.
Time
GMT/UTC plus three hours.
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